“Connect-123 helped me to build my confidence both in my Child Life career and my life in general.”
Program Year: 2024
How did living abroad and being immersed in a new culture impact you personally or professionally?
Being abroad made my experience so much more comprehensive. I was able to see diagnoses that I would not usually see in the United States. I was able to see and learn things about the African culture that really broadened my horizons on international travel.
Looking back, what do you see as the biggest way Connect-123 shaped your career or life?
Connect-123 helped me to build my confidence both in my Child Life career and my life in general. I came into the experience, never having traveled outside the country. This experience helped me to feel comfortable in all different situations.
What advice would you give to students currently considering or starting an internship abroad?
Absolutely take the leap and do the internship! It will be completely life changing. You will get to see so many things that you may never get to see again. And you will meet lifelong friends!
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